Winter Training in Photos

It was too beautiful out on Town Lake — we felt that a few pictures and some captions did more justice to this past December's winter training than a lengthy write up.

And then there were 5 (left to right): Qiu, Lindsey, Devon, Madison, and Annie.

And then there were 5 (left to right): Qiu, Lindsey, Devon, Madison, and Annie.

With the backdrop of Austin in the background, the 4+ covered Town Lake from end-to-end numerous times.

With the backdrop of Austin in the background, the 4+ covered Town Lake from end-to-end numerous times.

Cold's an understatement. It was hard to steer the launcher, harder to grip the oar, but wow was it breathtaking on the water.

Cold's an understatement. It was hard to steer the launcher, harder to grip the oar, but wow was it breathtaking on the water.

Highlight of the week: the kayakers that charged the 4+ like jousters. Despite nearly impaling them with oars, they did not learn their lesson about traffic patterns on the lake.

Highlight of the week: the kayakers that charged the 4+ like jousters. Despite nearly impaling them with oars, they did not learn their lesson about traffic patterns on the lake.